Miltonvale Park

Prince Edward Island

So Hot…. Helpful information!! (August 13, 2025)

FIRE SAFETY and HEAT TIPS!!!

The Milton Community Hall can be available as a cool place to hang out when the weather is hot, and it is ordinarily open. Email miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or call 902-566-3154.

  • Use extreme caution with any combustible materials.
  • Campfires are not allowed until the fire closure order is removed, regardless of the Fire Weather Index (FWI) or county burn restriction.
  • All Category 2, 3, and 4 burning permits are suspended.
  • Find more tips for making your home and neighborhood more resilient at FireSmart. https://firesmartcanada.ca/
  • Emergencies can be very stressful, but if you take the time to prepare, you and your family will be better able to cope. Learn how quick and easy it is to become prepared to face a range of emergencies anytime, anywhere.

Heat Wave info

Environment and Climate Change Canada’s threshold for issuing a heat warning on PEI is as follows:

  • Two or more days in a row with daytime highs expected to reach 28°C or warmer and nighttime falling to 18°C or warmer; or
  • Two or more days in a row of humidex values expected to reach 36°C or higher.

Learn more about preparing for heat waves by visiting the digital guide  or considering the following suggestions from PEI’s Chief Public Health Office:

  • Wear Appropriate Clothing: Choose lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing to help keep your body cool. Wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses for added protection.
  • Use Sunscreen: Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to all exposed skin, and reapply every two hours, or more often if swimming or sweating.
  • Stay Informed: Keep an eye on the local weather forecasts and heat advisories. Know the signs of heat-related illnesses and be prepared to act quickly if symptoms arise.
  • Food Safety: Keep perishable foods refrigerated below 40°F to prevent bacterial growth. Avoid leaving food out for an extended period of time. Use insulated coolers with ice packs when transporting perishable groceries.
  • Check on Vulnerable Individuals: Ensure that young children, the elderly, those with chronic illnesses, people who work outside, people experiencing homelessness, and people taking specific medications are staying cool and hydrated. Never leave anyone, especially children and pets, in a parked car, even with the windows down.

 For those working outside in this hot weather:

  • Drink water and electrolyte beverages, take breaks and find ways to cool down (shade, air-conditioned vehicle).
  • Watch out for heat-related illnesses.
  • Signs of heat exhaustion include
    • heavy sweating;
    • cold, pale or clammy skin;
    • headaches;
    • nausea or vomiting;
    • dizziness; muscle cramps; or fatigue.
  • Signs of heat stroke include:
    • No sweating;
    • heavy heart rate;
    • confusion;
    • altered levels or loss of consciousness;
    • body temperature above 40oc.
    • Seek Immediate Medical Attention in the case of Heat Stroke!

FARMING (from the Department of Agriculture)

While we understand that business must go on as usual for many farmers across the Island, we, alongside the provincial fire marshal’s office and the forestry division, are urging our entire

agriculture community to take precautions when you are using equipment in dry conditions, and especially over the next few days as the heat continues:

  • Please ensure that machinery is maintained and clean of build-up. Build-up around exhausts and engines has led to several fires this week.
  • Make sure that there is a fire extinguisher in all pieces of equipment, especially those that will be in dry fields.
  • If field work is necessary, have a source of water such as a spray tank or water truck at the ready and close by. Also, a set of discs connected to a tractor at the ready can help create fire breaks in an emergency.
  • We greatly appreciate everyone’s hard work and commitment to keeping our Island safe. If you can stay off fields while this extreme heat is in place, it is recommended. However, if you are in a field or conducting activity that brings fire risk, please consider the recommendations above.

In the event of a fire or emergency, please call 911.

  • Fire safety during harvest
  • Fire safety and livestock
  • Livestock during extreme heat and dry conditions

Wildfire Smoke

Wildfire Smoke from Neighboring Provinces:

911  has been receiving calls regarding wildfire smoke traveling through the province from other provinces’ wildfires and some residents are mistaking the smoke for active fires in our Province.